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CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,644 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA4190011
Violations
54

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH

Is CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH water safe to drink?

CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 54 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH has 54 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, RPT.

How many people does CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH serve?

CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH serves approximately 1,644 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH provide?

CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA4190011.

How does CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH scores 43/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.